On Tuesday night, the Dodgers faced a daunting challenge in Denver against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The game seemed to be almost over as the Dodgers trailed by five runs early in the game. With just three outs left and an enormous gap to make up, it appeared that the game was all but lost for Los Angeles.
However, in an incredible turn of events, the Dodgers staged a remarkable comeback in the ninth inning. Jayson Heyward and Teoscar Hernández hit massive home runs that pulled off a miraculous rally and secured an 11-9 victory for Los Angeles. The Dodgers scored seven runs in the ninth inning alone to complete their comeback.
This comeback marked a historic achievement for the team, as it was their first since 1957 when they overcame a deficit of five or more runs in the ninth inning or later. Moreover, it was also the first time MLB history saw them hit both a grand slam and a three-run home run while trailing in a game during this late stage of play.
Heyward’s grand slam followed by Hernandez’s clutch three-run home run with two outs and two strikes helped propel Los Angeles into the lead for the first time that night. Their sudden offensive outburst allowed them to secure victory by shutting down Colorado in the bottom of the ninth innings.
Star player Shohei Ohtani played an essential role
